The Department of Psychiatry at Farooq Medical College focuses on mental health education that integrates psychological theory with clinical practice. Students are introduced to major psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, counseling methods, and therapeutic interventions. The curriculum emphasizes understanding the biopsychosocial model and recognizing psychiatric symptoms across age groups
To build mental health advocates who approach psychiatric care with empathy and clinical acumen
The department includes dedicated psychiatry OPD, counselling rooms, and access to inpatient psychiatric units. Role-playing sessions, simulated patient interviews, and exposure to therapies such as CBT and de-addiction programs are part of the hands-on training.